See the moose?

Monday Jason took me snow shoeing. My first time ever! He helped me put on my shoes and off we went… off the trail. “What are we doing”, I asked? “Going to find a moose” he said. As I began to waddle my way out into the snow, sinking several inches as we went, I wondered, “How the heck does he know where a moose is?”

Of course we saw a moose, less than 15 minutes into our walk. Here's a picture: Can you see her?

We sat very still watching her for a few minutes. At some point she noticed we were there and got up and wandered off. I couldn’t believe how BIG she was! It was my fourth moose sighting since moving to Wyoming.

We hiked for about an hour and a half. The best part, besides being with Jason? I didn’t have to use my inhaler! Hooray for my lungs!

Here I am “resting”. I fell down quite often. Here I am eating some snow. I couldn’t help myself! After our walk we got the dogs out of the car and let them play in the snow banks along the parking lot. Shelby didn’t know what to do with herself. She kept sinking into the snow. Tillie knew better. She ran for the groomed trail. Calling the dogs from the top of the snow bank: More pictures from our walk. Jason played photographer for the day.What a great day!

In the News...

Yes it has been awhile…

Since we last posted, our friends Beth and Steve had a baby. Tyler is so cute and even has his own website: http://www.babysites.com/sites/beargale/ We helped throw a belated baby shower with our friends Bryce and Meg. Trey even made a diaper cake for Tyler. Bryce has baby envy and is seen here taking it out on the cat, Gato. Last weekend we traveled to Estes Park, CO for the Colorado Wyoming Association of Museums board meeting. Jason got to putz around town while Trey was in meetings all day. The dogs came with us and got an extra special treat: sleeping on the people bed!

Last night we had an impromptu dinner party for Erin and Alex but because of poor road conditions, E & A couldn’t make it! Tyler came over with his parents and caused quite a commotion with the dogs (we think it was over Tyler). In one 5 second increment, our two girls got in a fight and Tillie lost part of her ear! There were a few Mike Tyson jokes offered and some blood spilled, but today all is well. Shelby even offered to clean Tillie’s ear this morning.

Friday K12 news out of Casper, Wyoming did a story on the prison featuring Teresa. We unfortunately missed it because we get the news out of Denver. The station promised to send over a copy and it should be posted on our website by the end of the month. Check back: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Sites/TerritorialPrison/index.asp

Hope everyone enjoyed the three day weekend. Busy work week ahead followed by the yearly Oscar party on the 24th!

- The Treysons

P.S. Oh ya, Valentine's Day was great. We both took the day off work and spent quality time together. We even went shopping for a Harely. Just for the fun of it!

Year End Review

This year was super busy, with a trip to Georgia and a long hunting season, we didn’t get out Christmas cards or even make jerky! Please pass along the link to our blog or tell those family members who forget to check – our “Christmas card” is here:

In January we visited Rahn and Kat in Corpus Christie, Texas. My parents met us there and we celebrated my dad’s birthday on the 10th. By Feb. 2008, Rahn and Kat will be relocating to Knoxville, TN.

In February I threw an Oscar party and am making plans to do the same this year on the 24th.

In March we took a trip to Cody, Wyoming for the annual Game Warden’s Association meeting. At the evening fundraiser, Jason won a new bow (for hunting). While he was in meetings, I took a drive towards Yellowstone and saw my first herd of big horn sheep.

In April we traveled to Grand Junction, CO to attend the annual Colorado Wyoming Association of Museums conference were I was the plenary speaker. While there we also celebrated our one year anniversary by taking a short day trip to the local wineries.

In May the historic site was officially awarded $10,000 from the History Channel as part of the Save Our History grant I wrote. We had a big celebration with over 100 of the student archeologists participating in the program.

May was also full of visitors as we saw my professor from Georgia, Dr. Goodson and his librarian wife Martha and amazingly tall and intelligent son, Sam. My grad school roommate, Nikki was also in town, doing some work for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

In June we attended a family picnic and fishing trip with the Sherwood-Hoffman clan outside of Wheatland, Wyoming. We didn’t catch any fish that day but had fun just the same!

In July we attended the local rodeo and Cheyenne Frontier Days, the oldest outdoor rodeo in the United States.

August was filled with great joy and sadness. We visited the Beyer-Treptow family in Minnesota where my aunt threw us a bridal shower. Shortly after returning to Wyoming, we got a call that my godfather Scott had passed away. Only a few days after returning from Minnesota, and spending good quality time with him (an amazing gift from God), we took another flight back to MN for his funeral.

September kicked off hunting season and Shelby (our black lab) and I spent a lot of time by ourselves. Our other dog, Tillie, usually rides along with Jason while he patrols. Thankfully my very dear friend from New York, via Georgia, came to visit and we took a monumental trip to Yellowstone. Alana and I had so much fun exploring the geysers, canyon, wildlife and hiking trails and took TONS of photos which you can find else where on the blog. As soon as we returned, I immediately wanted to go back. It is so BEATUFUL! I would encourage you to make the trip, it is well worth it (and you can stop and see us on your way!)

In October Jason took me on my first hunting expedition. No luck that day either! My friend Erin from Nebraska, via Georgia, visited and successfully interviewed for a museum position in Casper, Wyoming. It is so good to have her close by.

In November we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Sherwood-Hoffman family and prepared for Christmas. We got another live tree and added to our Christmas village.

In December we visited my family in Georgia for Christmas. Rahn and Kat came over from Texas and we were able to bring Grandma home from the nursing facility for Christmas day. My mom was recovering from surgery so I made myself useful by cooking and driving her to her doctor appointment. Although, she did “mention” that I was driving too slow! We were there ten days and squeezed in a trip to Callaway Gardens to see the lights and had an open house for friends the Sunday before Christmas. Old neighbors and school mates stopped in to say hi, and although it was very quick, we were so happy to see everyone. On Christmas day it took us hours to open all the gifts, both for people and pets. With Rahn and Kat’s dogs, we had a total of three black lab mixes at the house. In the evenings we played Ono attack and watched movies. In between rainy days, my dad took me for a ride on his prized Harley. His bike made it in the 2008 Atlanta Harley calendar! The trip home was eventful as our plane was delayed and we didn’t leave the airport in Denver until midnight. Once we finally made it home, through windy, wintery conditions, we discovered our porch door had blown open and the bedroom was a crisp 20 degrees! Regardless of the very cold pillows, we were soon asleep and awaiting a visit from Bill and Dee, Jason’s parents. Because the roads had been closed, we had to wait and celebrate Christmas with them on New Years Day.

Lights at Callaway Gardens:Family Photos:

Dad practicing his "thinking" pose - Wait! I've got something in my teeth! Good to go, Mom & Rahn.A kiss between takes-Rahn & Kat -Rahn, Kat, Bailey & Lola -

Grandpa, all smiles!Grandma in her room at the nursing facility- Opening Gifts:What a year! We wish you health and happiness in 2008 and remind you our door is always open. We love company and promise to show you a good time in the great state of Wyoming!

-The Treysons

Caroling & Chili in Elk Mt.

Sunday we spent with Jason's parents, Bill and Dee, in Elk Mountain. Jason made a huge pot of chili, which he entered in the fire department's annual chili cook-off. And the winner is...Are you suprised? Its a wonder what you can do with road kill! J/K Jason came in first out of 16 for his yummy elk chili.

Jason's chili is closest to the camera in the tan pot.

The drive to Elk Mt. was very pretty.

The roads were not bad but Shelby was holding on!I didn't get any pictures of us caroling because it was so COLD but I did take pictures of the new fire house. Bill is the chief! A lot of hard work, fundraising, and grant writing went into this building, and this is just his volunteer "job"! We are all very proud of him and the rest of the Elk Mt. fire crew.Bill & Dee in the fire house's new kitchen. Got to keep this short, Jason and I leave for Atlanta tomorrow!